Sports Equipment Drying Device

Abstract

A drying device is provided. The device includes a frame having a base portion with a plurality of supporting castor wheels. A front support and a rear support extend upwardly from opposing ends of the base portion. A horizontal bar is affixed between the upper ends of the front and rear supports. The horizontal bar may include various configurations of hooks and extending rods for hanging sports equipment and garments for storage and drying. The height of horizontal bar can be adjusted by a push button adjuster. A flexible transparent cover is removably securable around the frame. A forced air heater is disposed on the base portion of the frame. The forced air heater includes a temperature control, a timer control, and a tip-over switch. The device further includes an ozone generator with a timer control for deodorizing the contents of the bag during the drying process.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 035,064 filed on Jun. 5, 2020. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a drying apparatus. More specifically, the present invention provides a frame that has at least one rack that allows for athletic equipment and other objects to dry with the assistance of a forced air heater and an ozone generator.[0003]Many sports require that players wear protective equipment. The protective equipment limits the chances that the player suffers an injury. The protective equipment is often in direct contact with the player's skin or separated be a thin layer of clothing. When partaking in the sport, the player will produce high amounts of sweat. While playing the sport, the sweat produced by the player can be absorbed into the ...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a drying apparatus for protective equipment used in contact sports. There are no suitable methods for drying this equipment using standard tumble drying machines. Users often have to lie their equipment on furniture or use a clothes dryer, which can cause bacteria and odor. The apparatus solves this problem by providing a wheel-supported frame that allows users to dry their equipment within their living space. It also includes a timer and temperature control equipped heater that prevents damage from high air temperatures and a timer equipped ozone generator that purifies the air. Additionally, a transparent cover is placed over the drying device to enhance the efficiency of the heater and ozone generator. Overall, the apparatus improves the speed, quality, and odor control of drying protective equipment.

Problems solved by technology

Due to the shape and size of the protective equipment that is commonly used for contact sports, there are a lack of sufficient drying methods.

Specifically, protective equipment will not be able to fit into standard tumble drying machines.

Depending on the amount of protective equipment that a user must dry, the support frame may be too heavy to transport to different areas of their living space.

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